Libertyville, Illinois
Joplin, Missouri
Posted: 14-Mar-25
Location: Canton, Ohio
Type: Full Time
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Die Polisher/Trim Assembly - All Shifts (Day, Evening, Night)
- Note: As a union-based employer, we are unable to guarantee any shift preference following initial training on day shift. Shift preference is granted by seniority. All candidates should expect to work afternoon shift or night shift at some point following initial training.
Pay Rate: Range: $17.41 - $26.84
Canton Drop Forge, a leading producer of large, closed die forgings in Canton, Ohio, is seeking a Die Polisher/Trim Assembly worker to join our team. This role is a great stepping-stone into the machining field.
Die Polisher/Trim Assembly Job Description
Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, boring machines, and grinders to machine metallic and non-metallic work pieces according to specifications, tooling instructions, standard charts, and applying knowledge of machining methods.
Grinds, files, sands, and polishes surfaces of metalworking dies to specified shape and smoothness. Inspects dies for conformity to die models, using models, blueprints, and/or schematics for reference. Prepares finished metal trimmers, occasionally addressing conformity issues on production floor.
Responsibilities
- Must be able to perform grinding, filing, sanding, and brushing of metal dies and trimmers.
- Inspect smoothness and contour conformity visually and factually.
- Studying blueprints or models for product specifications.
- Use of press, micrometers, dial indicators, and calipers to verify dimensions.
- Brush pigment on ridged and grooved surface of rough milled die member
- Prepare dies/support tools as needed.
- Complete paperwork as needed for each job and maintain paperwork in an orderly fashion.
- Transport dies.
- Performs necessary work on dies and trimmers within industrial production environment as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Canton Drop Forge is an equal opportunity employer; qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Canton Drop Forge offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package including medical, dental, life, disability, retirement, and paid time off.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and thorough drug screen.
Requirements
- Tool, die, inspection, or machining shop background preferred.
- Must be able to read and perform math calculations.
- Ability to use basic handheld measuring tools.
- Experience reading and interpreting drawings.
- The ability to handle multiple tasks and to prioritize their importance is required.
- Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to stand 100% of the time.
- Job involves standing, walking, twisting, turning, reaching, bending, climbing steps, lifting, pushing, and pulling. Walking on uneven surfaces.
- Must be able to lift up to 80-pounds, and push/pull up to 100-pounds occasionally.